Nature means not only pleasure, but sometimes a threat to health. This topic is about wasps, vole and mice, processionary caterpillars, vibrios and blue-green algae ticks in Germany.
Housing and life
How to sort waste in Germany – what waste is going where
For residents and visitors, the authorities of many cities have made flyers in various languages with information, how to sort waste in Germany. You can find them on the town hall website. These flyers are not always detailed. I tried to collect all variants.
Waste sorting in Germany. 1. Basic principles
I have never met another country where waste is sorted with such exactness. No, plastic is also separated in France. Glass is collected even in Italy. But to sort even plastic bags by their size, glass by color, and packaging by type – this is only in Germany! However, I must say that not every Bürger acts by the rules. There are enough lazy people in any country.
In the first part about basic principles of waste sorting in Germany.
Bascetta star instructions. 2. Assemble
I have made further Bascetta star instructions as detailed as possible, because this part is difficult and is very vague on the Internet-instructions.
Bascetta star tutorial. 1. Modules
There are several ways to fold a star. I made Bascetta star tutorial, because it’s one of the most beautiful variations that is pretty simple, including the luminous version.
What is Wichteln
“What are you going? Wichteln? What is Wichteln?” – This question often comes up in November, when foreign mothers receive the letter from school. It can also come from the kindergarden (rather unlikely), sports club or even from work.
What is it meant? Wichtel is a gnome who secretly does good. In the modern version, gifts for Christmas are supposed. The specialty of this way of giving gifts is secrecy or accident.
Renovation cost in Germany. Who pays
Who pays renovation cost in Germany? A rumor somehow reached me that tenants are no longer obliged to make repairs. What surprised me was that it would be too simple. The clause on apartment renovation at the entrance and / or exit and regular repairs during the lease term is included in all standard lease agreements.
German school cone (Schultüte). How to make
In my opinion, self-made German school cone look better than purchased ones. But still, you need to spend reasonable time and reasonable money on creating a cone. Otherwise, just buy and not rack your brains. In the last week before the Einschulung, ready-made Schultüte are very inexpensive.
School cone in Germany (Schultüte). History and list
An obligatory attribute of the first day of school for a first-grader in German-speaking countries is Schultüte (literally “school bag”). In this post about school cone in Germany – its history and what is inside.